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Overview |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 556 students)
OBU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 27.3% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Ouachita Baptist University ($38,820.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($21,677 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 58.4% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($8,800 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 22.2% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($27,095 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 6 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
OBU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Centenary College of Louisiana? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Centenary College of Louisiana and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $9,100 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/